Lead Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Chinese) at Denver Language School – Denver, Colorado

DUTIES:

A Lead Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Chinese) with our organization performs the following

professional duties in the Chinese and English languages:

1. Teach appropriate grade level standards-based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math,

Science, Social Studies, and Personal Development to diverse elementary students in the

target language (Chinese), following organization Literacy Program and Math or other

school approved curriculum.

2. Use a backward design approach to embed 21st Century Skills throughout units of study,

providing multiple opportunities for students to prepare to thrive in a global society with

learning that is engaging, sustainable and applicable to everyday life.

3. Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and successful classroom

management through Positive Behavior support and Restorative Practices.

4. Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rule of conduct and behavior assigned

students.

5. Observe, evaluate, report and record students' academic performance, behavior, social

development, and physical health. Attend and provide data for Student Support Team or

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) meetings as requested.

6. Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum

guidelines with grade level teams.

7. Present subject matter to students by instructing individually and in groups using various

active teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions), adjusting teaching style

and method to meet student learning style.

8. Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.

9. Prepare, administer, assign, and grade balanced assessments and assignments to evaluate

student progress, reporting grades using school software.

10. Prepare student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.

11. Oversee and manage classroom teaching assistant in performance of teaching assistant

job duties.

12. Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to

resolve students' behavioral and academic problems; and coordinate instructional efforts.

13. Completed additional before and/or after school supervisory duties, as assigned.

14. Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, efficient workplace by maintaining a spirit of

innovation and adaptability. Attend Professional Development, serve on committees,

provide insight, perform research, analyze data, or otherwise contribute to achieving our

mission. Assist with and attend school events such as cultural, recruitment or PTA events

is also expected.

15. Follow the guidelines of the organization Strategic Communication Plan to maintain and

update content on individual classroom websites and communicate with organization

families.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s in Teaching Chinese, closely related field, or fgn equiv dgre

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two years’ experience in Teaching Chinese (K-8)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to speak, read and write Chinese and English

SALARY: $77,990.00/ year

BENEFITS: Health/Dental/Vision, life ins, retirement benefits; PTO